Jeffersonville is a small town of 256 in Illinois, with a median household income of $44,464
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jeffersonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jeffersonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jeffersonville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Jeffersonville's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jeffersonville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jeffersonville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$57,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$875
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,464
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jeffersonville's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.0 /100k
Property Crime
789.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jeffersonville is served primarily by Geff CCSD 14.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jeffersonville, IL
National Avg
School District
Geff CCSD 14
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jeffersonville sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Jeffersonville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jeffersonville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $57,100 and median rent is $875/month.
Jeffersonville's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 789.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jeffersonville are operated by Geff CCSD 14.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jeffersonville, IL has a population of 256, a median household income of $44,464, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jeffersonville averages 41.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jeffersonville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62842.
The population of Jeffersonville, Illinois is 256 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jeffersonville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $57,100, median household income $44,464, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jeffersonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
